Example sentences of "would not [vb infin] [prep] the first " in BNC.
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1 | She could almost see him searching for another string of quips if Jessica would not thaw to the first attempt . |
2 | Although the royalty may apply to any ‘ resale ’ , it is anticipated that it would not apply to the first sale by a gallery of a contemporary artist . |
3 | A true visionary would n't crumple at the first sign of opposition , would take all this in her stride . |
4 | In the main , I would n't disagree with the first point . |
5 | They were saying what a stupid series it was , how ridiculous the character was , and it would n't get beyond the first episode . |
6 | The pleasure smoking brings is simply the satisfaction of a craving that , if one did n't smoke , one would n't have in the first place . |